Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3163368 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In managing traumatic wounds, the primary goal is to achieve rapid healing with optimal functional and esthetic results. This is best accomplished by providing an environment that prevents infection of the wound during healing. Despite good wound care, some infections still occur. Accordingly, some investigators argue that prophylactic antibiotics have an important role in the management of certain types of wounds. This article reviews the basis of antibiotic use in preventing wound infection in general and its use in oral and facial wounds in particular.
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Authors
A. Omar Abubaker,